Hearing Sri Sris description of true health is a thought-provoking experience, yet we cannot deny its rationale. A human being is comprised of distinct levels, from the physical body to the ethereal soul or spirit, and each level must exhibit its own symptoms of health before, as a whole, we can claim that human is truly healthy. A dish of food can comprise several different ingredients, but if any one is not good, can we call it a great meal?

For Sri Sri, the experience of health requires us to study and understand the principles of life. That knowledge is revealed in the ancient tradition of Ayurveda - Ved meaning to know and Ayur meaning 'life. Central to the study and practice of Ayurveda is knowledge of the breath. Breath is synonymous with life itself. If someones not breathing, thats a pretty clear indication that theyre not living either! An apt summary of this is one of the Art of Living slogans Know Breath - Know Life, No Breath No Life.